My favorite thing to do at the grocery store is people watch. Oftentimes my blatant stares are grossly mis-interpreted when in fact I am simply mesmerized by someone’s cart full of only bacon, yellow cheese, mayo, beer and white bread. “Wow that looks like an eczema fest followed by a heart attack on a plate”, […]

Author: Dr. Nicole Sundene Recently a friend had lost a bunch of weight and was looking really good, so being the nosy doctor that I am, I asked what technique he used. He said he simply decided to “never eat desserts again”. Wow, he lost about 20 pounds just from giving up dessert! In America […]

Have you ever wondered why when you have a craving it is for such yummies as chocolate, cheese, or chips? We as human beings have evolved to want to eat the sweetest and fattest things that we can because it gives us more “bang for our buck”. Or, more calories to store in our hips, […]

Many of us may even have the same annoying resolutions we neglect to keep each year. It’s not that we don’t want to keep them, but I think we forget that resolutions are not just words, desires or a phase. A resolution is supposed to be a pledge, an oath, a promise – and it […]

Moving on in many ways means saying goodbye. The problem is, goodbyes are often hard, even when the place we are headed may be a good place to be. I don’t know why it is so hard to let go of the past, but it is. We prefer the “known” over the unknown I guess. […]

As a group, senior citizens generally report being the most satisfied with mealtimes: they tend to eat earlier and have more established rituals than younger persons or families. Everyone benefits from the peace of mind that comes from a structured routine. Researchers say that following daily patterns such as eating at regular times may help […]

Emotional Nourishment – Many people eat when they are not hungry; instead they are lonely, bored, angry, or feeling empty inside. This is how food becomes medicine. The food might displace the feelings temporarily, but that empty feeling is still there. During times like these it is very important to be one’s own best friend. […]

Appreciate the nourishment process. Recognize how essential food is and make room for it everyday. Take a moment to relax before eating; let the tension of the day go; open to receive nourishment; prepare for eating. Light a candle. Turn off the television or talk radio – create a peaceful space for mealtime. Eat slowly, […]

To bling or not to bling that is the question… Although many tasty treats will be tempting me at various parties, I usually follow a pretty basic plan of attack to avoid letting them get the best of me. Gluttonous overeating can ruin the joy of socializing by zapping your energy, and making you fill ill. First […]

This week, I will be discussing ways in which to prevent heart disease that may be, if not outright surprising, then at least somewhat intriguing. The first surprising way to prevent heart disease is to eat more fat. So, I know what you are thinking, Wow! Are you telling me that I can go out […]